All Star Game

All Star Game: The global biggest collection of ballplayers is supposed to be on the field now in the 82nd All-Star Game at Chase Field, but with the rash of recent dropouts, there might be a lot of stars lying on beaches with their families. There was a lot of talk during Monday's workout about the absence of icons Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols than those really acting, fueling debate about whether baseball needs to re-examine the game process. If it carries on to determine home-field advantage in the global Series, should not the game be decided by the finest actors An event wish this Is not quite the same when you are missing a guy wish Derek," said Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, unable to act because of a strained calf. "It's just weird not having Derek and Albert here. Those 2 guys have been the face of our game. Pujols, a three-time National League MVP, badly desired to act in the game later coming off the disabled list final week, But NL manager Bruce Bochy said no one told him of Pujols' wants, and he had already picked Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero as an injury replacement. All Star Game